AEROSPACE NEWS

Hexcel and Safran have signed a long term contract for the supply of composite materials for LEAP-1 engines developed by CFM International.The contract covers Hexcel?s HexTow IM7 carbon fibre that will be used to manufacture all LEAP-1 engine fan blades and containment cases, including those selected for the Airbus A320,the Boeing 737MAX and the COMAC 919.